Which dash speaker with A/C? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Stocker** · 05-30-2017, 02:56 PM

Mods, posted here for more eyeballs than the Audio section gets, hope it's OK.

I have searched a ton of threads, can't find quite the answer I need. Factory A/C center outlet takes up some of the space where the speaker is. Factory speaker was ~4x10 and just fits. The decades-old replacement dual speaker (which just went bad) is about the same size. Both attached with a bracket and a single screw.

Problem is, Classic Parts and Classic Car Stereos both show A/C trucks using a 5x7, and 4x10 for non A/C. Since my 4x10 just barely misses running into the center outlet, I can't see how a 5x7 could fit in the same space.

Seems like they have their listings reversed, but of course I can't talk to anyone who has actually installed a speaker and knows what I'm talking about.

My last best hope is board members here. Has anyone actually installed a 5x7 speaker in a factory A/C truck? How did you get it to fit? Did it attach with the factory-type single-screw bracket? Thanks in advance.

demian5 · 05-30-2017, 04:21 PM

Thin particle board and 2 - 4" full range speakers. make it yourself.

100%Chevy · 05-30-2017, 05:11 PM

My 68 has the original radio and speaker still in it.
I added factory a/c and had no fit problems.
It is tight in there!

Mike.

**hooverfish** · 05-30-2017, 05:33 PM

Go to
www.turnswitch.com

Check this link for more info

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...+speaker+radio

This is a NEW speaker, I put one in my a/c cab truck and I am very happy with it.
No problem with fit. Costs about $50, but it is new quality piece and will last a looong time.

**Stocker** · 05-30-2017, 07:32 PM

I failed to mention I'm looking for a dual coil (or even dual speaker) setup, not a single cone like the OEM style. Didn't see one on Turnswitch but I'll look some more in case I missed it, or maybe call them.

Still wondering if anyone has installed a 5x7 speaker in a truck with factory air, and how it was mounted. Doesn't appear to be enough room using the factory mounting screw.

wshattuck · 05-30-2017, 08:58 PM

hey mike,

I used the retrosound 5x7 in my truck with factory AC... it fit like a champ with the bracket that was in there. no alterations to AC or anything and its a DVC... it worked for me in my 69 c10.

https://www.crutchfield.com/S-lATkfc...und-R-57N.html

will

**Stocker** · 05-30-2017, 10:57 PM

Thanks Will, that's what I was hoping to hear. I still can't picture how it's gonna fit.... but I'll find out!

**70cst** · 05-31-2017, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hooverfish

Go to
www.turnswitch.com

Check this link for more info

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...+speaker+radio

This is a NEW speaker, I put one in my a/c cab truck and I am very happy with it.
No problem with fit. Costs about $50, but it is new quality piece and will last a looong time.

Times 2

**Stocker** · 05-31-2017, 01:52 AM

^^ I checked out both of those links earlier. Didn't see a dual-cone setup at first but finally found one near the bottom of the page. At $100 it seems a bit spendy for my old work truck, but you sometimes do get what you pay for. Unless something changes my mind, I'll buy from one of our board vendors.

**70cst** · 05-31-2017, 02:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stocker

^^ I checked out both of those links earlier. Didn't see a dual-cone setup at first but finally found one near the bottom of the page. At $100 it seems a bit spendy for my old work truck, but you sometimes do get what you pay for. Unless something changes my mind, I'll buy from one of our board vendors.

I don't think any of our board members will have this speaker...

**Rich72C10** · 01-01-2021, 12:16 PM

Sorry to dig up this old post but I am wondering about a speaker upgrade, my truck is original A/C and it is in fact super tight under there. I haven't any idea if the speaker that is in there is working, even if it is I am sure it would sound like poop. I'll be sending my stock GM radio to have it retro-fitted with new bits inside at Joe's.

Stocker what did you end up using for a dual voice coil speaker?

Andy4639 · 01-01-2021, 01:23 PM

Sorry these are not factory speakers but it's what I did and it sounds great. I posted this back in 2013 so memory is a bit fuzzy. The pictures where while I was test fitting everything so nothing had been cleaned up and mounted. I ended up making a L bracket for it to use the factory mount to hold it like the radio. On the dash side I used some of the black foam I had and wedged in the gap to fill after I took it out and curved the sheet metal up to tighten it against the bottom of the dash.

**Rich72C10** · 01-01-2021, 01:25 PM

cool idea - no problems with the stock A/C stuff?

Andy4639 · 01-01-2021, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich72C10

cool idea - no problems with the stock A/C stuff?

Not really just a very tight fit to put it all in place. I was 10 years younger also!

**Already Gone** · 11-18-2022, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich72C10

Sorry to dig up this old post but I am wondering about a speaker upgrade, my truck is original A/C and it is in fact super tight under there. I haven't any idea if the speaker that is in there is working, even if it is I am sure it would sound like poop. I'll be sending my stock GM radio to have it retro-fitted with new bits inside at Joe's.

Stocker what did you end up using for a dual voice coil speaker?

What did u end up doing for a speaker. My radio is out now and I'm going to send it for a conversion..

lolcopter · 11-18-2022, 10:22 PM

This is the speaker I used. Works great.

https://www.lmctruck.com/1967-72-che...e-coil-speaker

**Stocker** · 11-19-2022, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich72C10

Stocker what did you end up using for a dual voice coil speaker?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Already Gone

What did u end up doing for a speaker. My radio is out now and I'm going to send it for a conversion..

Sorry guys.... somehow I missed the question until now.

I got my speaker from Classic Parts, item #69-864. It's been a few years, but I recall it fit okay. Just a tight space to work in.

Peanut74 · 11-21-2022, 09:57 PM

I replaced mine with a Retrosound D-412 dual speaker. It is an A/C truck so I had the center vent to contend with. I did have to fabricate a bracket for the speaker to mount to the factory bolt hole.

05-30-2017, 02:56 PM	#1
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,549	Which dash speaker with A/C? Mods, posted here for more eyeballs than the Audio section gets, hope it's OK. I have searched a ton of threads, can't find quite the answer I need. Factory A/C center outlet takes up some of the space where the speaker is. Factory speaker was ~4x10 and just fits. The decades-old replacement dual speaker (which just went bad) is about the same size. Both attached with a bracket and a single screw. Problem is, Classic Parts and Classic Car Stereos both show A/C trucks using a 5x7, and 4x10 for non A/C. Since my 4x10 just barely misses running into the center outlet, I can't see how a 5x7 could fit in the same space. Seems like they have their listings reversed, but of course I can't talk to anyone who has actually installed a speaker and knows what I'm talking about. My last best hope is board members here. Has anyone actually installed a 5x7 speaker in a factory A/C truck? How did you get it to fit? Did it attach with the factory-type single-screw bracket? Thanks in advance. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

05-30-2017, 04:21 PM	#2
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: Which dash speaker with A/C? Thin particle board and 2 - 4" full range speakers. make it yourself. __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

05-30-2017, 05:11 PM	#3
100%Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Moss Point,Ms. Posts: 1,439	Re: Which dash speaker with A/C? My 68 has the original radio and speaker still in it. I added factory a/c and had no fit problems. It is tight in there! Mike.

05-30-2017, 05:33 PM	#4
hooverfish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 2,122	Re: Which dash speaker with A/C? Go to www.turnswitch.com Check this link for more info http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...+speaker+radio This is a NEW speaker, I put one in my a/c cab truck and I am very happy with it. No problem with fit. Costs about $50, but it is new quality piece and will last a looong time. __________________ Larry 84 Chevy SWB, "Roy", dark blue orig paint, 6 cyl auto, PS, 88,000 miles. 72 Highlander LWB "Olive" med olive over lt yellow, air, 77,000 miles (sold) "It's a sorry man who can't find his wife a good job"

05-30-2017, 07:32 PM	#5
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,549	Re: Which dash speaker with A/C? I failed to mention I'm looking for a dual coil (or even dual speaker) setup, not a single cone like the OEM style. Didn't see one on Turnswitch but I'll look some more in case I missed it, or maybe call them. Still wondering if anyone has installed a 5x7 speaker in a truck with factory air, and how it was mounted. Doesn't appear to be enough room using the factory mounting screw. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

05-30-2017, 08:58 PM	#6
wshattuck Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Dawsonville, GA Posts: 164	Re: Which dash speaker with A/C? hey mike, I used the retrosound 5x7 in my truck with factory AC... it fit like a champ with the bracket that was in there. no alterations to AC or anything and its a DVC... it worked for me in my 69 c10. https://www.crutchfield.com/S-lATkfc...und-R-57N.html will __________________ 1969 C10, ZZ502, T400, A/C, WoodBed, Bucket Seats 1965 C10, 5.3LS, 4L60, Vintage Air, Woodbed

05-30-2017, 10:57 PM	#7
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,549	Re: Which dash speaker with A/C? Thanks Will, that's what I was hoping to hear. I still can't picture how it's gonna fit.... but I'll find out! __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

05-31-2017, 01:52 AM	#9
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,549	Re: Which dash speaker with A/C? ^^ I checked out both of those links earlier. Didn't see a dual-cone setup at first but finally found one near the bottom of the page. At $100 it seems a bit spendy for my old work truck, but you sometimes do get what you pay for. Unless something changes my mind, I'll buy from one of our board vendors. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

01-01-2021, 12:16 PM	#11
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,646	Re: Which dash speaker with A/C? Sorry to dig up this old post but I am wondering about a speaker upgrade, my truck is original A/C and it is in fact super tight under there. I haven't any idea if the speaker that is in there is working, even if it is I am sure it would sound like poop. I'll be sending my stock GM radio to have it retro-fitted with new bits inside at Joe's. Stocker what did you end up using for a dual voice coil speaker? __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

01-01-2021, 01:23 PM	#12
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Which dash speaker with A/C? Sorry these are not factory speakers but it's what I did and it sounds great. I posted this back in 2013 so memory is a bit fuzzy. The pictures where while I was test fitting everything so nothing had been cleaned up and mounted. I ended up making a L bracket for it to use the factory mount to hold it like the radio. On the dash side I used some of the black foam I had and wedged in the gap to fill after I took it out and curved the sheet metal up to tighten it against the bottom of the dash. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-01-2021, 01:25 PM	#13
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,646	Re: Which dash speaker with A/C? cool idea - no problems with the stock A/C stuff? __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

11-18-2022, 10:22 PM	#16
lolcopter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: fernandina beach Posts: 36	Re: Which dash speaker with A/C? This is the speaker I used. Works great. https://www.lmctruck.com/1967-72-che...e-coil-speaker

11-21-2022, 09:57 PM	#18
Peanut74 Registered User Join Date: May 2018 Location: Prattville, AL Posts: 590	Re: Which dash speaker with A/C? I replaced mine with a Retrosound D-412 dual speaker. It is an A/C truck so I had the center vent to contend with. I did have to fabricate a bracket for the speaker to mount to the factory bolt hole. __________________ -------------------------------------------------------- 1967 C10 "Snowball" (Currently in a million pieces down from a bazillion) 1989 Toyota DLX pickup "The Hulk" 2012 Jeep JKU "Crush" 1976 Chevy short bed with a 327 and 3 on the tree (Sold it to buy the Blazer) 1971 Chevy Blazer (Sold it)



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